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HP#180 ~ Mind of a Mogul: Cracking the Code of Slow & Massive Business Growth ~ Jason Fried The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥
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- Entrepreneurship
Join us in this revealing episode as we delve into the compelling money mindset of Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, one of the world's largest software companies—a multi-billion dollar enterprise. We distill the essential financial nuggets from our podcast, covering a broad range of topics from managing money and setting goals, to Jason’s unique perspective on business, investments, and entrepreneurship.
Tracing the company's journey from its humble beginnings in 1999, Jason candidly shares his philosophy towards risk, profitability, and growth. He believes in reducing complexity and keeping things simple to ensure sustainability. In his words, “We've tried not to be stupid,” where 'stupid' is defined as putting the business's continuity at significant peril.
The episode provides powerful insights into his quintessential 'anti VC' business model. This includes his belief in self-sustainability, the importance of profitability and not bowing down to external pressure—no matter how lucrative the offer. According to Jason, external investments often strip entrepreneurs of their freedom and flexibility, driving them to work for the investors rather than their dreams.
Listen to Jason's fascinating take on competition, his lack of concern for market share, and the secret to his thriving, fully remote team. His words are a wake-up call for start-ups pressured into chasing rapid growth and phantom targets dictated by investors. This unconventional yet successful approach towards business development is a testament to the power of steady growth, introspection, and prioritizing autonomy over external validation.
If you're an entrepreneur or someone interested in deciphering how a simple business model could yield a billion-dollar company, this episode is a must-listen. Dive into Jason Fried's compelling narrative and unravel the secrets to his financial success in Episode 559 - 'No Goals, No Outside Money, and Small Teams of Two Built This Billion Dollar Company with Jason Fried'.
2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews
Contact Info:
Website: thebusinessmethod.com/
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod
Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod
Join us in this revealing episode as we delve into the compelling money mindset of Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp, one of the world's largest software companies—a multi-billion dollar enterprise. We distill the essential financial nuggets from our podcast, covering a broad range of topics from managing money and setting goals, to Jason’s unique perspective on business, investments, and entrepreneurship.
Tracing the company's journey from its humble beginnings in 1999, Jason candidly shares his philosophy towards risk, profitability, and growth. He believes in reducing complexity and keeping things simple to ensure sustainability. In his words, “We've tried not to be stupid,” where 'stupid' is defined as putting the business's continuity at significant peril.
The episode provides powerful insights into his quintessential 'anti VC' business model. This includes his belief in self-sustainability, the importance of profitability and not bowing down to external pressure—no matter how lucrative the offer. According to Jason, external investments often strip entrepreneurs of their freedom and flexibility, driving them to work for the investors rather than their dreams.
Listen to Jason's fascinating take on competition, his lack of concern for market share, and the secret to his thriving, fully remote team. His words are a wake-up call for start-ups pressured into chasing rapid growth and phantom targets dictated by investors. This unconventional yet successful approach towards business development is a testament to the power of steady growth, introspection, and prioritizing autonomy over external validation.
If you're an entrepreneur or someone interested in deciphering how a simple business model could yield a billion-dollar company, this episode is a must-listen. Dive into Jason Fried's compelling narrative and unravel the secrets to his financial success in Episode 559 - 'No Goals, No Outside Money, and Small Teams of Two Built This Billion Dollar Company with Jason Fried'.
2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews
Contact Info:
Website: thebusinessmethod.com/
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts
Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod
Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod
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